What sights for Mauser sporter?

yggorf · November 25, 2010, 06:53 PM

I'm building a Mauser sporter from a large-ring 98 action. I'm planning on using the XS Sight Systems scout scope mount (which installs over the barrel) for my scope. I also want to have iron sights on this rifle -- aperture sights to be precise. I am not familiar with what is out there these days that is strong and accurate and repeateable windage and elevation adjustments.

Any suggestions? Anyone know how high the sights need to be to clear the scope mount?

Scorch · November 26, 2010, 12:10 AM

http://www.williamsgunsight.com/guns...htsdefault.htm
OR,
if you feel like something authentic, original Mauser sights, about half way down the page
http://www.gun-parts.com/peepsights/

mapsjanhere · November 26, 2010, 08:15 AM

Scorch, have you ever seen a Mauser with original peep sights? I'm asking because peep sights are a US thing, even my pre-WWI commercial Mausers have either folding leaf rear sights and/or scope mounts.

yggorf · November 26, 2010, 01:38 PM

Is the Williams rear sight better than the Lyman? Would I be able to use the Williams firesight (red tube) with the Williams rear sight (height-wise would they match up?). Will the WIlliams clear the XS scout scope mount (with scope removed of course)?

Scorch · November 27, 2010, 12:46 AM

The Lyman sight is a better sight, but costs more. A lot of people like less expensive.

Quote:

Scorch, have you ever seen a Mauser with original peep sights?

Yes, 22LR, not centerfire.

triggerman770 · November 27, 2010, 01:19 AM

some 96 mausers had'em, and the CG 63 and CG80 have them

November 25, 2010, 06:53 PM	#1
yggorf Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2009 Posts: 125	What sights for Mauser sporter? I'm building a Mauser sporter from a large-ring 98 action. I'm planning on using the XS Sight Systems scout scope mount (which installs over the barrel) for my scope. I also want to have iron sights on this rifle -- aperture sights to be precise. I am not familiar with what is out there these days that is strong and accurate and repeateable windage and elevation adjustments. Any suggestions? Anyone know how high the sights need to be to clear the scope mount?

November 26, 2010, 12:10 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	http://www.williamsgunsight.com/guns...htsdefault.htm OR, if you feel like something authentic, original Mauser sights, about half way down the page http://www.gun-parts.com/peepsights/ __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 26, 2010, 08:15 AM	#3
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,832	Scorch, have you ever seen a Mauser with original peep sights? I'm asking because peep sights are a US thing, even my pre-WWI commercial Mausers have either folding leaf rear sights and/or scope mounts. __________________ I used to love being able to hit hard at 1000 yards. As I get older I find hitting a mini ram at 200 yards with the 22 oddly more satisfying.

November 27, 2010, 01:19 AM	#6
triggerman770 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Location: Metro Atlanta Area Posts: 125	some 96 mausers had'em, and the CG 63 and CG80 have them __________________ Small Arms Restoration, Inc. smallarmsrestoration.net Proud member of Georgia Carry.org www.georgiacarry.org

November 26, 2010, 01:38 PM	#4
yggorf Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2009 Posts: 125	Is the Williams rear sight better than the Lyman? Would I be able to use the Williams firesight (red tube) with the Williams rear sight (height-wise would they match up?). Will the WIlliams clear the XS scout scope mount (with scope removed of course)?